I consider my career choice as a nurse a perfect match for my personality, my ambitions, and my life view. I have a love of learning and my personality is inquisitive. Nursing allows me to analyze information and find solutions. My career gives me chance to give back to others. The only limit is my imagination which fulfills my greatest ambitions. Most of all, nursing lets me better the community of people around me through improved health. Nursing uses my personal strengths and fulfills my desire to serve. Whether it is being a detective to determine patient complications or simply pouring a glass of water, I am able to find joy and satisfaction in everything I do as a nurse. As a future leader, I am determined to promote and practice mindful, intelligent nursing that furthers not only the profession, but also the health of patients and their communities.

Student Liaison, Council on Practice & Government Affairs @ Served as the legislative liaison between the Montana Student Nurses' Association and the Montana Nurses Association. From February 2014 to November 2014 (10 months) Campus Chair Person @ Acted as a liaison between nursing faculty and nursing students, as well as the Student Forum Board of Directors. Coordinated community outreach and volunteer opportunities for students. From September 2013 to December 2013 (4 months) Secretary/Treasure @ Reviewed the minutes of all business meetings, and Board of Directors meeting to ensure accuracy prior to distribution. Acted as custodian of the organization funds and ensured a annual financial report was prepared. Served as chair person for the Finance Committee, and a committee member of following committees--Membership Committee, Community Health and Disaster Preparedness Committee, Executive Committee, and an ad hoc Resolutions Committee. Provided guidance to staff through the Finance Committee with regard to the investment of resources and acquisition of fixed assets. From April 2012 to April 2013 (1 year 1 month) Student Representative @ Represented students regarding two year education on multiple issues including students with disabilities, student views on rebranding of two year institutions, common problems in two year education, and personal experiences as a student. Served as a witness to the Montana State Legislative Committee regarding my own personal higher educational experience and promoted increased funding and support for the Montana University System as requested by Governor Schweitzer. From January 2010 to April 2011 (1 year 4 months)

Minor, Gerontology @ University of Montana From 2013 to 2015 Bachelor's Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse @ Montana State University-Bozeman From 2011 to 2015